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Pittsburgh, PA Weather on April 12
Pittsburgh hits 85°F on April 12, 2001 - a 21-degree departure from average
April 12 in Pittsburgh typically brings mild spring conditions with highs around 64°F, but the city experienced a dramatic 21-degree warmup on this date in 2001 when temperatures soared to 85°F. That record high stands in sharp contrast to the coldest April 12 on record, a brisk 23°F in 1976, illustrating the wide temperature swings possible during Pittsburgh's transition season. Across 43 years of recorded data, April 12 reflects spring's unpredictability in western Pennsylvania.
What to Expect on April 12
Planning for April 12th in Pittsburgh, PA? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest April 12 ever in Pittsburgh?
The warmest April 12 in Pittsburgh, PA reached 83°F in 2001. That is 19°F above the long-term average high of 64°F.
What was the coldest April 12 ever in Pittsburgh?
The coldest April 12 in Pittsburgh, PA dropped to 23°F in 1976. That is 20°F below the long-term average low of 43°F.
What is the average temperature on April 12 in Pittsburgh?
On April 12, Pittsburgh averages a high of 64°F and a low of 43°F based on 43 years of NOAA weather observations from PITTSBURGH WSO CITY.
How many years of weather data are available for April 12 in Pittsburgh?
We have 43 years of weather records for April 12 in Pittsburgh, PA, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
April 12 Weather History in Pittsburgh
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 47°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 60°F | 49°F | 4.93" | -- |
| 2023 | 79°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 66°F | 49°F | 0.28" | -- |
| 2021 | 58°F | 48°F | 0.71" | -- |
| 2020 | 69°F | 39°F | 0.61" | -- |
| 2019 | 75°F | 56°F | 0.56" | -- |
| 2018 | 76°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 66°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 51°F | 34°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 2015 | 68°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 75°F | 41°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2013 | 66°F | 45°F | 1.12" | -- |
| 2012 | 55°F | 33°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 54°F | 44°F | 1.96" | -- |
| 2010 | 66°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 51°F | 29°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 63°F | 41°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2007 | 53°F | 36°F | 0.33" | -- |
| 2006 | 77°F | 53°F | 0.91" | -- |
| 2005 | 59°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 43°F | 37°F | 2.62" | -- |
| 2003 | 63°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 74°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 83°F | 60°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2000 | 45°F | 32°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1999 | 54°F | 38°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 1998 | 70°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 55°F | 43°F | 1.91" | -- |
| 1996 | 77°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 60°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 72°F | 47°F | 0.89" | -- |
| 1993 | 52°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 76°F | 52°F | 0.28" | -- |
| 1979 | 75°F | 48°F | 0.3" | -- |
| 1978 | 71°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 83°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 47°F | 23°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 42°F | 29°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 73°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 43°F | 32°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 74°F | 45°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 1971 | 79°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 43 years of data from NOAA station: PITTSBURGH WSO CITY
How Has April 12 Changed?
The last decade has been 2.6°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Pittsburgh, PA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.